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June Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway named a ‘Top Race’ for 2013 by NASCAR
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By Bob Eschliman Daily News Editor For the second year in a row, Iowa Speedway hosted one of the top races in the Nationwide Series. NASCAR announced the June 9 DuPont Pioneer 250 as one of the
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Clergy assist Salvation Army Page 2A
top events in the series Wednesday. Trying to win his first race, eventual series champion Austin Dillon dominated the first 200plus laps of the 250-lap event. But, SPEEDWAY See Page 2A
Daily News File Photo Trevor Bayne (6) passes Austin Dillon (3) on June 9 at the DuPont Pioneer 250 at the Iowa Speedway. Bayne went on to win.
Shop With Cops
Knable presents City Investment Plan to Council By Zach Johnson Daily News Staff Writer
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Banner presented to NHS Page 3A
Submitted Photo Newton Police Officer Kyle Lovan is pictured assisting Michael Drew shop at Walmart as part of the Shop With Cops event. Newton officers and Jasper County deputies helped children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program shop for Christmas gifts for their family members, at no cost to the families, as part of the annual event. The children enjoyed lunch later and a visit from Santa at the Masonic Lodge in Newton, and police officers’ spouses helped children wrap their presents. See a group photo on page 5A.
Sports
Treye Jackson given HOF nod Page 1B
City Administrator Bob Knabel presented the City Investment Plan to the Newton City Council on Monday. The investment plan emphasized capital expenditures throughout the past and what it means for the upcoming budget for the city. “We are really starting out at a high level looking at big pictures, and we will work our way down to the details,” Knabel said. “As most of you know, you will have plenty of opportunities to look at the details of in the infrastructure.” Knabel said the plan emphasizes a true and complete investment into Newton. COUNCIL See Page 5A
Weather
OPEN member goes overseas Cotton first OPEN member to vist Wu Chi, Taiwan
Friday
High 23 Low 19
Saturday
High 29 Low 15 Weather Almanac
Wed., Dec. 18 High 48 Low 27 No Precipitation
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Charges have been filed against a Newton man in connection with a September chase that resulted in an accident with several people injured. Caleb M. Schwabe, 20, was arrested on a warrant Tuesday for eluding, a Class D felony; driving while license barred; and leaving the scene of a death or personal injury accident. At 8:34 p.m. Sept. 22, Newton authorities SCHWABE See Page 3A
Reindeer Games
By Kate Malott Daily News Staff Writer
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There are only six more bell-ringing days for the Salvation Army between now and Christmas; that’s one week to raise the remainder of their budgeted $37,500 for the Red Kettles. As of Dec. 14, just more than $18,000 has been brought in through the Red Kettles. “It’s been a tough year for the kettles,” Salvation Army Captain Jeff Carter said. “Part of the reason is that the bell-ringing season is so much shorter this year, with Thanksgiving coming so late.” Traditionally, bell ringing for the Salvation Army begins the day after Thanksgiving and goes through Christmas Eve. “Some Salvation Army units start earlier, or keep the kettles out until New Year’s Eve,” Carter said, “but I really try to respect our community and the holidays, and will not keep the kettles out past the 24th of December.” It’s not just in Jasper County the Salvation Army is struggling. Across the Salvation Army’s Western Division, including Western Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, and across the Central Territory, Salvation Army units are reporting a marked decrease in revenue compared to this time last year. In addition to the shortened season, other possible factors for the shortfall include severe weather and the general state of the economy. The Red Kettles are not the only source of revenue for the Salvation Army. In addition to the bell ringing at local stores, the Salvation Army also solicits donations through the mail.
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OPEN See Page 5A
Submitted Photo OPEN Board Chairperson Jane Ann Cotton recently made a trip to Taiwan to visit Newton’s sister city Wu Chi. She is pictured with members of the Wu Chi community and Chung Gang Senior High Staff while receiving handmade ceramics as gifts to honor her visit.
Salvation Army seeking help in fundraising efforts
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By Daily News Staff
By Ty Rushing Daily News Staff Writer Although OPEN has been in Newton for more than 20 years, the organization still has a few check marks to make on its bucket list, and board chairperson Jane Ann Cotton recently accomplished one.
Newton man charged in chase resulting in crash, several injuries
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SALVATION ARMY See Page 3A
Zach Johnson/Daily News The Jasper County Conservation Connection did a teaching on reindeer at the Newton Public Library on Wednesday afternoon. Standing with Lou the Caribou are (from left) Kathryn Van Manen, Hunter Flander, Ashlyn Van Manen, Jasper County naturalist Greg Oldsen, Lauren Van Manen, Hailey Sumpter and Natalie Cupples.